Changing speed
Gradually, or at once
Learn these by heart
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accelerando (accel.) | gradually getting quicker |
| rallentando (rall.), ritardando (rit.) | gradually getting slower |
| ritenuto (riten.) | held back, slower at once |
| allargando | broadening, getting a little slower and fuller |
| a tempo | back to the speed before |
Rallentando slows down gradually. Ritenuto is held back: slower at once.
Quick check
Which word means slower at once, not gradually?
More movement, less movement
Più mosso means with more movement: quicker. Meno mosso means with less movement: slower.
Quick check
Meno mosso means:
Remember
- rall. and rit.: gradually slower. riten.: slower at once.
- allargando: broadening, a little slower and fuller.
- più mosso quicker, meno mosso slower.
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